In today’s episode of Voices of Valor, we took a trip to Long Island to meet with Mike Stella, founder of The Movement Underground, a cutting-edge physical therapy and movement performance facility based in New York. Our host, Evan Magnusson, flew out to Long Island to meet Mike face-to-face, and the conversation was well worth the trip.

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Mike’s journey is anything but conventional. From working behind the scenes as an athletic trainer for collegiate and professional sports teams to building his own thriving PT gym and media presence, Mike shares how he went from rehab room to the entrepreneurial fast lane, all while staying rooted in his passion for healing and human performance.

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We dive into what it’s like doing PT for high-profile clients like Jordan Belfort, the mindset shift required to step away from the safety of a team job, and how embracing social media helped him scale his voice, his business, and his impact. Mike brings a no-nonsense perspective to performance, pain, and purpose. This episode is packed with fire for athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to break through the noise.

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🎧 Tune in for a raw and inspiring conversation about risk, reward, and why betting on yourself might just be the best therapy there is.